We've all been paying close attention to the presidential candidates, and every move they make. Lots and lots more people are starting to pay attention because our next president could be a woman, or an afro-american man. It would be history in the making if either was voted into the White House.
As exciting as all that may be, people may loose sight of what's really important - what each of these presidential candidates stand for? What policies do they want to stand behind, and start, or enforce? Here's where a simple radio would help everyone choose the right candidate for the overall best reasons - because everyone would be choosing the person they really listened to, the person they believe will best care for the people of the USA, the person that best really understands and remembers the 'little people'. By 'little people', I mean the ones that always work hard to support themselves and or their families; the ones that are homeless; the ones trying to get a job, but can't because they're homeless; the children that are the victims, along with their families of a failing public support system. I think you get my point. We need someone who will really stand for the people of the USA, not stand next to the billion & trillionares ignoring anyone that makes any less.
Here's to picking the best candidate for all the right reasons - not because they are female or an afro-american male.
Woman or Afro-American Man for President?
By JOlsenBridgewedu - Posted on February 11th, 2008
Tagged: better future
• Better future
Dear JOlsenBridgewedu
I fully agree with you. People should not vote based on a candidate’s color or gender, and instead should look to his/her stance on the issues. Your comments propose the most logical way to approach the polls.
Nevertheless, in these changing times it is of paramount importance to recognize the implications of voting for a particular candidate, considering race, gender and other characteristics. Clearly, this is a touchy subject. Having a woman president or an African-American president will change the way that people look at the American presidency.
My personal opinion is that minorities and women have an amazing opportunity for empowerment. Think about it… they have a chance to vote for someone who inherently represents them whether the candidate’s statements on the issues expressly support them or not.
But of course, how to balance that with what I just deemed the “most logical way to approach the polls?”
Thanks for bringing this up. Important issues at hand.
Thank you.
I agree with most of what you said, and respect your opinion. However, people need to consciously choose a candidate for better reasons that just "someone that inherently represents them." Representations aren't going to carry much wait if they're just 'sitting pretty' (so to speak). Whoever actually becomes president - whatever the minority, afro-american or a woman - it's critical to look past those obvious things, and just plain listen to what each candidate is looking to offer/ their position on various important issues.